Application Packet for The

Application Packet for the

2018-2019

Academic Year

Community

Advisor

Applications due to the Office of Student Lifeby:

Monday, February 19, 2018 by 12:00 PM

CarrollCollege

1601 N. Benton Ave.

Helena, Montana 59625

2018 – 2019 Community Advisor APPLICATION

The information to be provided on the following pages will be essential in your overall evaluation as a candidate for Community Living Staff.

General Description

Community Advisors (CA) are responsible for administrative duties, conduct, and community development.

Requirements

To be considered for selection as a Community Advisor you must:

Be familiar with the programs and facilities at Carroll College and the surrounding community.
Have a grade point average of at least 2.5/4.0at Carroll College.
Completed the equivalent of two semesters of post-secondary education by end of spring semester.
Be enrolled as a student at Carroll College with a maximum of 18 credits per semester and a minimum of 12 credits per semester. More credits may be taken with the permission of the Supervising Assistant Director and the Director of Community Living.

Compensation

Community Advisors will receive a room and stipend for the 2018-2019 academic year. Please be aware that the CA compensation may affect your current scholarships or financial aid and it is YOUR responsibility to check with financial aid prior to accepting the position, if offered. Failure to meet the terms of the CA contract can result in termination and loss of all compensation.

Community Advisor Selection Timeline

Tuesday, January 16th:Applications are available

Monday, February 19th:Applications are due by 12:00 PM to Assistant Director of Community Living Michael Ames at or to the Student Life Office (O’Connell 208)

Tuesday, February 20th: Interview times emailed to Applicants

Saturday, February24th:Interview Day (Group Process and Individual Interviews)

Monday, February 26th: :Positions offered (via Email Letter)

Wednesday, February 28th ::Statements of acceptance/commitmentdue by 5:00pm

Community Advisor Info/Q&A Session:

(CA candidates arestronglyencouraged to attend one CA Info/Q&A session)

Tuesday, February 13th 1:00 – 2:00pm – Trinity Lounge

Thursday, February 15th 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Maronick Board Room (Upper Cube)

Communication: Email

The primary means of communication throughout this process will be through your Carroll e-mailaddress. Thus, it is of the utmost importance that all applicants check their Carroll e-mail account regularly.

Requirements, if selected as a CA

All CAs are required to attend spring and fall training. A 2018-2019 CA meeting will be onTuesday, April 17th,2018 in the Trinity Lounge. Fall CA training startsAugust 9th, 2018 and goes through opening of the halls. CAs are expected to be at all training sessions. Spring CA training starts January 12, 2019 and goes through the opening of the halls.

CA Application

Please complete all fields: Gender: ______

______

Last Name First Name Middle Initial Student ID #

Home Phone #: ______Cell Phone #:______

Hall/Room: ______Email:

Mailbox #: ______Date of Birth: ______

Address if currently off-campus:______

Current Year at Carroll: 4thyear or above 3rdyear 2ndyear 1styear T-shirt size______

Major: ______Expected Graduation Date: ______

Last Semester GPA: ______Cumulative GPA: ______

Please choose one of the following:

_____I am applying for a CA position for the 2018-2019 academic year.

If applying for the position, but not available for the whole year please explain: ______

PERSONAL DATA

1. Will you be student teaching, in an internship or holding an outside job for the Academic Year 2018-2019? Yes No

If Yes, Please specify where and when you would be involved for the commitment.______

2. Total semesters lived in the residence halls by the end of Spring 2018. ______

3. List all activities/leadership positions in which you have participated in during college (or high school if you have no applicable college experience) and list your prior work experience (or attach a resume with this information to the application.

a.______

b.______

c.______

d.______

e.______

4. List all extracurricular commitments you hope to keep and/or add next year and approximate weekly time commitment (e.g. sports, theater, internships, music, student teaching, work hours, student organizations, etc.).

a.______b.______

c.______

d.______

e.______

Essay Questions

Please answer the following questions in a typed format and submit them with the application.

Tell us what skills and attributes you bring to the Community Advisor position and what skills and experiences you want to gain from the position.
Describe your experience working with people who are different from yourself, perhaps as a student leader or with a peer group. How might this translate to the Community Advisor position?
Describe the best floor/building program you have attended. What went well and what could have been improved?

Letter to Future Residents

Please compose a letter to incoming residents. Your letter should not be longer than one page. The introduction letter to your future residents welcoming them to the community should include:

An introduction of yourself
An explanation of your role as an RA
The attitudes, behaviors, and relationships you hope to see develop in your community
Other information to welcome residents to the community.

REFERENCES

Please list two people you have asked to prepare references. The first must be a College employee (but cannot be Community Living Staff). The second reference should be a professional (non-student) either within or from outside the College who can highlight your ability to relate to others. Applications WILL NOTbe considered complete until thesereferences are received.Completed references can be emailed directly to Assistant Director of Community Living Michael Ames at .

Reference 1: Carroll College Employee:

Name: ______Phone: ______Relationship: ______

Title: ______E-mail Address: ______

Reference 2: Professional within or from outside the College:

Name: ______Phone: ______Relationship: ______

Title: ______E-mail Address: ______

Current Community Advisor:

Name: ______

SIGNATURE

I have read and understand the position requirements.

My signature authorizes the Community Living Office to verify application information including contact with other campus offices, confirmation of references, and use of electronic records.

The information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting any false information on the application materials could void my application.

SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

Community Advisor Candidate Reference Form

The purpose of this form is to assist the selection committee in evaluating applicants for the Community Advisor position. The primary responsibility of the position is facilitating community development among a group of residential students. Characteristics such as approachability, consistent role model behavior and a genuine concern for others are crucial to success in this position. Your candid evaluation of the applicant, based upon your experience with her/him, serves as an important part of the selection process. Please complete the form as completely and honestly as possible. If you are unable to answer a question, please write “N/A.” Please return the form to the Carroll College Student Life Office by MondayFebruary 5th, 2018. Fax (406) 447-4533 or Mail: C/O Michael Ames, Community Advisor Search, 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59625.

Applicant’s Name: ______Date: ______

Perceptions of Applicant – please check your perceptions of the applicant.

1. Responsibility
Excellentdiligently follows through on tasks
Goodfollows through on tasks
Averageusually follows through on tasks
Poorfollows through when convenient
2. Work Ethic
Excellentputs forth the extra effort
Goodwill put in a fair day’s work
Averageworks enough to get by
Poorworks below minimum expected
3. Leadership
Excellenta leader of leaders
Goodcontributes positively
Averageusually well balanced
Poor__ passive; __ negative influence
4. Attitude
Excellentconsistently has positive attitude
Goodusually displays positive attitude
Averageoccasionally has negative attitude
Poorfrequently has negative attitude
5. Judgment
Excellentconsistently makes wise decisions
Goodmakes good decisions
Averagemakes fair decisions
Poor__ hasty decisions; __ indecisive
6. Cooperation
Excellentalways willing to help others
Goodgenerally concerned for others
Averagecooperates when convenient
Poordifficult to work with / 7. Integrity
Excellentconsistently trustworthy
Goodgenerally honest and true
Averagemay stretch the truth
Poorquestionable
8. Communication
Excellentarticulates in all groups
Goodusually gets thoughts across
Averagehesitant to communicate
Poordifficulty articulating thoughts
9. Initiative
Excellentwill look for things to do
Goodwill do what needs to be done
Averagewill do the obvious
Poorneeds to be told what to do
10. Motivation
Excellenthighly self-motivated
Goodeffectively motivated
Averageusually purposeful
Poorpurposeless
11. Time Management
Excellentbalances all commitments
Goodgenerally balances commitments
Averagedifficulty balancing commitments
Poorunable to balance commitments
12. Team Participation
Excellentoutstanding group member
Goodcontributes positively in a group
Averageusually contributes positively
Poordifficulty working in a group

In what capacity and for how long have you known this applicant?

What impresses you about this applicant?

What factors might limit the candidate’s performance in the Community Advisor position?

Any additional information about the candidate you would like us to know about?

Signature: ______Date: ______

Print Name: ______Title: ______

E-mail address ______Phone Number ______